Computer Testing Supplement for IA.indb - Aviation Supplies ...

3A12 20 Rev. 77
DATA PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS 172 THROUGH 172Q (cont'd)
NOTE 2. (cont’d)
A. (7) Model 172M and 172N (Landplane) (17261445, 17261578, 17265685 through 17271034
except 17270050)
"This airplane must be operated in compliance with the operating limitations stated
in the form of placards, markings, and manuals.
MAXIMUMS
Normal Category Utility Category
Maneuvering speed (CAS) 97 knots 97 knots
Gross weight 2300 lbs. 2000 lbs.
Flight load factor
Flaps up +3.8 -1.52 +4.4 -1.76
Flaps down +3.0 +3.0
Normal category - No acrobatic maneuvers including spins approved.
Utility category - Baggage compartment and rear seat must not be occupied.
NO ACROBATIC MANEUVERS EXCEPT THOSE LISTED BELOW:
Recommended Recommended
Maneuver Entry speed Maneuver Entry Speed
Chandelles 105 knots Spins Slow deceleration
Lazy eights 105 knots Stalls (except Slow deceleration
Steep turns 95 knots) whip stalls)
Altitude loss in stall recovery - 180 feet.
Abrupt use of the controls prohibited above 97 knots
Spin recovery: opposite rudder - forward elevator - neutralize controls.
Intentional spins with flaps extended are prohibited. Flight into known icing
conditions prohibited. This airplane is certified for the following flight operations
as of date of original airworthiness certificate.
(DAY - NIGHT - VFR - IFR)" (as applicable)
Model 172M and 172N (Floatplane) (17265685 through 17271034)
FLOATPLANE
"This airplane must be operated as a normal category airplane in compliance
with the operating limitations as stated in the form of placards, markings, and manuals.
MAXIMUMS
Maneuvering speed (CAS) 96 knots
Gross weight 2220 lbs.
Flight load factor Flaps up +3.8, -1.52
Flaps down +3.0
Water Rudder: Extend for taxi; retract for takeoff, flight and landing.
No acrobatic maneuvers, including spins approved. Altitude loss in a stall recovery -
200 ft. Flight into known icing conditions prohibited. This airplane is certified for
the following flight operations as of date of original airworthiness certificate:
(DAY - NIGHT - VFR - IFR)" (as applicable)
B. Forward of fuel selector valve: (All models through S/N 17265684 except 17261445 and
17261578)
"Both tanks on for takeoff and landing."